JAMB Physics 2011 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The bond between silicon and germanium is

A. A. dative
B. B. electrovalent
C. C. covalentCorrect
D. D. ionic

Explanation

Since both silicon and germanium are tetravalent, neither is capable of donating electrons outright; they share electrons, forming a covalent bond.

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